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Comes Out Conqueror.

whose object is thc elevation of mankind when civilisation has reached almost the topmost ronnd ?" I answer : There is just as great a ncod for our Order uow as there was duriug the dark ages . We live , it is true , in what wo believe to be the crowning point or period ot

civilisation . So thought our forefathers when thoy first landed on the shores of this continent , yet seo how far thoy were mistaken . But , aside from that , Masonry has a grand mission to perform , though civilisation be at its highest . No other institution makes brothers of different

creeds and nationalities . Masonry subdues the passions of the judge , law maker and ruler . It instils into tho breasts of all its true votaries a sense of equal right and justice , regardless of tho conditions , positions , rank or power of the parties . Her principles hold in check the strong arm of

power , and at the same timo stand as a firm defence for the weak . Tho political caldron may boil , passions may run high , yet so long as tho princip les of our Order stand to the front , so long as they pervade the different

institutions of our government , I fear no dangef . Bad laws may bo proposed , yet tho principles of our Order will ever be able to stand between the engines of oppression ancl tho intended victims .

Like somo huge rock in mid ocean , around which the billows dash , foam and break , Masonry stands amid the contentions and strife of mankind . As tho needle to the pole she watches the object of her mission , and as the storm of dissension and strife thickens , she , with a means

moro powerful than a mighty array , quietly enters the arena , ancl never faltering , but pressing on with a calm but firm mien , breasts them all . She appeals to the inborn principle of right and justice in man , forcing him to ever remember the timo when he first bowed at the sacred altar .

She comes out conqueror . The groat leveller of mankind , she has no favourites , but all her acts and deeds are for humanity . Familiar with the past , and almost prescient of the future , she slowly but surely moves on to her appointed destiny , " The Brotherhood of Man and Fatherhood of God . "

EoiTOiitAT . COMMENT . —While it is true that the obligation of Masonic charity exists between individuals , and is to bo granted on individual application and judgment of worthiness , in theso times it is a fact that there is real

need for tho oxcorcise of organised assistance aud relief of indigent brethren , widows and orphans , and by Masonic Homes can such charity host be performed . It is , therefore , true that Bro . Hamby has wisely pleaded for both private and public Masonic charity . —Voice of Masonry .

The principal event in fcho Masonio year in Irelaud—tho annual distribution of prizes to fcho pupils of tho Femalo Orphan School— took placo iu fcho Leinster Hull , Dublin , ou tho evening of the 39 fch ult . It was a brilliaufc spectacle , as all tho itiombors of tho Order appeared in full panoply , aomo being literally ablaze with jewelled insignia . Tho Knights Templars , in their white robes , decorated with red

crosses , formed two lines up fcho contro of tho Hall , and , drawing their swords , formed a perfect arch of steel , through which fcho long procession of Grand Officers , headed by tho Deputy Grand Mastor , paused , marching to the stirring strains of a lino Masonic March played by tho Bauds of tho Gloucester Regiment and 4 th Dragoon Guards . Next came , in double file , the pupils of tho Boys' and

Girls Schools , aud after thoy had given somo vocal aud instrumental music , Hor Gruco Tho Duchess of Abercorn ( who had specially arrived from Loudon i ' or tho purpose but a , couplo of hours before ) , as wifo of fcho Grand Master for Ireland , distributed tho prizes to tho successful pupils . Theso included several for distinctions won by them at tho Irish Intermediate Examinations . Then followed some

1 ho 25 th annual report of tho Cheshire Educational M-vjouin Institution , which U for thu education and advancement in life of thc children of dintiessed and deceased Freemasons , bus just beeu issued , and ; IH usual shown ; i record of increased oroaoeritv and usefulness .

Centenary Hall, Battersea Rise, S.W.

CENTENARY HALL , BATTERSEA RISE , S . W .

' PHlij important additions recently made to tho Royal - *¦ Masonic Institution for Girls , opened by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , accompanied by the Princess and her daughters , as a commemoration of the Centenary of its foundation , and to tho memory of Chevalier Rnspini , its founder , in 1788 , are thus described by our contemporary , The Builder : —

It is a red brick building , with Bath atone dressings , having deep buttresses on each side , which are utilised by enclosing nearly the whole depth of buttress , with a wall to the height of 20 ft . from the lloor , thus forming deeply-recossed bays , with a fireproof floor inserted abont 10 ft . high , aud projecting over eaoh bay into the

hall . This is approached by a turret-atair at each angle , the buttresses being pierced at this level to form an ambulatory as well as galleries iu the triforium , connecting the main gallery with the Minstrels' gallery , and encircling tho building . The dimensions aro 101 ft . 6 in . long by 40 ft . 6 ia . wide between

the main walla , arcaded in seven bays , and 50 ft . high from floor t J the centre of the elliptical ceiling , supported by deep coves on each side , formed with modelled fibrous plaster , carried by a light iron-framed and truss roof , designed by Mr . H . G . Huxley , C . E . The walls are lined to the height of 12 ft . 6 in . with a teak dado

aud balustrading to gallery-fronts , executed by Mr . T . Gibbons , of Dunmow . Tbe windows are all filled with stained glass , containing in cartouches the shields of the various subscribing Lodges , with the exception of the large west window , which , being the gift of fche Grand Lodge of Eugland , contains the portraits and shields of the

Grand Officers , with panels representative of the Virtues , Ac . This work has been executed by Mr . Ed . Frampton , of Buckingham Palace Boad . The heating and ventilating work has been executed by Messrs . Haden , of Trowbridge ; and the general contract was carried oufc by Mr . B . E . Nightingale , of Albert Embankment , Mr .

Wm . Tookey acting as clerk of works , the erection of the hall being under the superintendence of Mr . Fred G . Knight , architect . The whole of the works were under the immediate superintendence

The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , who succeeds the Earl of Lathom aa Deputy Grand Mastor of English Freemasons , is a most popular man both in London and in the West Country , where he possesses estates lu Devonshire and Cornwall . Lord Mount Edgcumbe has filled many offices . He has been Lord Chamberlain , aud is still Lord Steward , was Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall , A . D . C . fco the Queen , and a Colonel

of a Devonshire volunteer Corps . He represented Plymouth in Parliament before ho succeeded to the title . Mount Edgonmbe , the old family seat of the Edgcumbe family , is , perhaps , the loveliest in all the lovely West Couutry . With its line Elizabethan mansion and splendid gardens and park , it occupies the whole of the peninsula

between Ilamoazo and Plymouth Sound , and covers an extent of ground moro than three miles in circumference . The gardens and park aro almost unrivalled , and tho manner in which they impress a stranger canuofc bo better described than in the quaint and almost forgotten linos penned by David Garrick after a visit

there—This mount all tho mounts of Great Britain surpasses , 'Tis the haunt of tho muses , tho mouub of Parnassus j Famo lies , 'tis not Stratford—this , this is the spot Where Genius on Nature our Shakespeare begot ! This only fcho birthplace of Shakespeare could be Whoso wonders cau e ' en make a poet of mo . Musi ruled London News .

Tho annual mooting in connection with Belfast ; Masonic Charities , which waa held on the 12 th iust ., iu tho Ulster Hall , was , in the absence of tho Marquis of Hertford , Provincial Grand Master , presided over by Bro . Thoinus Valentino , Deputy Provincial Graud Master , aud was of a incst interesting character . Tho statement of accounts for tho year showed , with an emphasis that left nothing to

bo desired , th ; it tho good work of relieving distress haa nofc beeu neglected by the local ineinbeni of the ancient Order . The ordinary expenditure of thu year was £ 357 lo ' s 2 d ; bufc , us fcho committee state , the announcement of tho umount of the expenditure affords no adequate idea of the actnal relief afforded or tho assistance rendered . Tho steps taken by members of tho Fraternity to place thoir less fortunate brethreu in a way of providing for themselves have beeu

numourous . Tho valuo of tho work achieved iu this way through Masonio agency cannot bo over estimated . It is gratifying to observe thai tho income at tho disposal of the committees is increasing , rather thau diminishing . Wo trust that during tho current year ti still further augmentation will take place , so as to enable the committees to enlarge their spheres of usefulness . —Belfast N-JWS Letter .

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Comes Out Conqueror.

whose object is thc elevation of mankind when civilisation has reached almost the topmost ronnd ?" I answer : There is just as great a ncod for our Order uow as there was duriug the dark ages . We live , it is true , in what wo believe to be the crowning point or period ot

civilisation . So thought our forefathers when thoy first landed on the shores of this continent , yet seo how far thoy were mistaken . But , aside from that , Masonry has a grand mission to perform , though civilisation be at its highest . No other institution makes brothers of different

creeds and nationalities . Masonry subdues the passions of the judge , law maker and ruler . It instils into tho breasts of all its true votaries a sense of equal right and justice , regardless of tho conditions , positions , rank or power of the parties . Her principles hold in check the strong arm of

power , and at the same timo stand as a firm defence for the weak . Tho political caldron may boil , passions may run high , yet so long as tho princip les of our Order stand to the front , so long as they pervade the different

institutions of our government , I fear no dangef . Bad laws may bo proposed , yet tho principles of our Order will ever be able to stand between the engines of oppression ancl tho intended victims .

Like somo huge rock in mid ocean , around which the billows dash , foam and break , Masonry stands amid the contentions and strife of mankind . As tho needle to the pole she watches the object of her mission , and as the storm of dissension and strife thickens , she , with a means

moro powerful than a mighty array , quietly enters the arena , ancl never faltering , but pressing on with a calm but firm mien , breasts them all . She appeals to the inborn principle of right and justice in man , forcing him to ever remember the timo when he first bowed at the sacred altar .

She comes out conqueror . The groat leveller of mankind , she has no favourites , but all her acts and deeds are for humanity . Familiar with the past , and almost prescient of the future , she slowly but surely moves on to her appointed destiny , " The Brotherhood of Man and Fatherhood of God . "

EoiTOiitAT . COMMENT . —While it is true that the obligation of Masonic charity exists between individuals , and is to bo granted on individual application and judgment of worthiness , in theso times it is a fact that there is real

need for tho oxcorcise of organised assistance aud relief of indigent brethren , widows and orphans , and by Masonic Homes can such charity host be performed . It is , therefore , true that Bro . Hamby has wisely pleaded for both private and public Masonic charity . —Voice of Masonry .

The principal event in fcho Masonio year in Irelaud—tho annual distribution of prizes to fcho pupils of tho Femalo Orphan School— took placo iu fcho Leinster Hull , Dublin , ou tho evening of the 39 fch ult . It was a brilliaufc spectacle , as all tho itiombors of tho Order appeared in full panoply , aomo being literally ablaze with jewelled insignia . Tho Knights Templars , in their white robes , decorated with red

crosses , formed two lines up fcho contro of tho Hall , and , drawing their swords , formed a perfect arch of steel , through which fcho long procession of Grand Officers , headed by tho Deputy Grand Mastor , paused , marching to the stirring strains of a lino Masonic March played by tho Bauds of tho Gloucester Regiment and 4 th Dragoon Guards . Next came , in double file , the pupils of tho Boys' and

Girls Schools , aud after thoy had given somo vocal aud instrumental music , Hor Gruco Tho Duchess of Abercorn ( who had specially arrived from Loudon i ' or tho purpose but a , couplo of hours before ) , as wifo of fcho Grand Master for Ireland , distributed tho prizes to tho successful pupils . Theso included several for distinctions won by them at tho Irish Intermediate Examinations . Then followed some

1 ho 25 th annual report of tho Cheshire Educational M-vjouin Institution , which U for thu education and advancement in life of thc children of dintiessed and deceased Freemasons , bus just beeu issued , and ; IH usual shown ; i record of increased oroaoeritv and usefulness .

Centenary Hall, Battersea Rise, S.W.

CENTENARY HALL , BATTERSEA RISE , S . W .

' PHlij important additions recently made to tho Royal - *¦ Masonic Institution for Girls , opened by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , accompanied by the Princess and her daughters , as a commemoration of the Centenary of its foundation , and to tho memory of Chevalier Rnspini , its founder , in 1788 , are thus described by our contemporary , The Builder : —

It is a red brick building , with Bath atone dressings , having deep buttresses on each side , which are utilised by enclosing nearly the whole depth of buttress , with a wall to the height of 20 ft . from the lloor , thus forming deeply-recossed bays , with a fireproof floor inserted abont 10 ft . high , aud projecting over eaoh bay into the

hall . This is approached by a turret-atair at each angle , the buttresses being pierced at this level to form an ambulatory as well as galleries iu the triforium , connecting the main gallery with the Minstrels' gallery , and encircling tho building . The dimensions aro 101 ft . 6 in . long by 40 ft . 6 ia . wide between

the main walla , arcaded in seven bays , and 50 ft . high from floor t J the centre of the elliptical ceiling , supported by deep coves on each side , formed with modelled fibrous plaster , carried by a light iron-framed and truss roof , designed by Mr . H . G . Huxley , C . E . The walls are lined to the height of 12 ft . 6 in . with a teak dado

aud balustrading to gallery-fronts , executed by Mr . T . Gibbons , of Dunmow . Tbe windows are all filled with stained glass , containing in cartouches the shields of the various subscribing Lodges , with the exception of the large west window , which , being the gift of fche Grand Lodge of Eugland , contains the portraits and shields of the

Grand Officers , with panels representative of the Virtues , Ac . This work has been executed by Mr . Ed . Frampton , of Buckingham Palace Boad . The heating and ventilating work has been executed by Messrs . Haden , of Trowbridge ; and the general contract was carried oufc by Mr . B . E . Nightingale , of Albert Embankment , Mr .

Wm . Tookey acting as clerk of works , the erection of the hall being under the superintendence of Mr . Fred G . Knight , architect . The whole of the works were under the immediate superintendence

The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , who succeeds the Earl of Lathom aa Deputy Grand Mastor of English Freemasons , is a most popular man both in London and in the West Country , where he possesses estates lu Devonshire and Cornwall . Lord Mount Edgcumbe has filled many offices . He has been Lord Chamberlain , aud is still Lord Steward , was Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall , A . D . C . fco the Queen , and a Colonel

of a Devonshire volunteer Corps . He represented Plymouth in Parliament before ho succeeded to the title . Mount Edgonmbe , the old family seat of the Edgcumbe family , is , perhaps , the loveliest in all the lovely West Couutry . With its line Elizabethan mansion and splendid gardens and park , it occupies the whole of the peninsula

between Ilamoazo and Plymouth Sound , and covers an extent of ground moro than three miles in circumference . The gardens and park aro almost unrivalled , and tho manner in which they impress a stranger canuofc bo better described than in the quaint and almost forgotten linos penned by David Garrick after a visit

there—This mount all tho mounts of Great Britain surpasses , 'Tis the haunt of tho muses , tho mouub of Parnassus j Famo lies , 'tis not Stratford—this , this is the spot Where Genius on Nature our Shakespeare begot ! This only fcho birthplace of Shakespeare could be Whoso wonders cau e ' en make a poet of mo . Musi ruled London News .

Tho annual mooting in connection with Belfast ; Masonic Charities , which waa held on the 12 th iust ., iu tho Ulster Hall , was , in the absence of tho Marquis of Hertford , Provincial Grand Master , presided over by Bro . Thoinus Valentino , Deputy Provincial Graud Master , aud was of a incst interesting character . Tho statement of accounts for tho year showed , with an emphasis that left nothing to

bo desired , th ; it tho good work of relieving distress haa nofc beeu neglected by the local ineinbeni of the ancient Order . The ordinary expenditure of thu year was £ 357 lo ' s 2 d ; bufc , us fcho committee state , the announcement of tho umount of the expenditure affords no adequate idea of the actnal relief afforded or tho assistance rendered . Tho steps taken by members of tho Fraternity to place thoir less fortunate brethreu in a way of providing for themselves have beeu

numourous . Tho valuo of tho work achieved iu this way through Masonio agency cannot bo over estimated . It is gratifying to observe thai tho income at tho disposal of the committees is increasing , rather thau diminishing . Wo trust that during tho current year ti still further augmentation will take place , so as to enable the committees to enlarge their spheres of usefulness . —Belfast N-JWS Letter .